Bengaluru, June 27: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today said that Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bengaluru, was the Nadaprabhu for all castes and creeds and must not be limited to one Vokkaliga identity.
Speaking at the 515th Jayanthi of Kempe Gowda at the Kanteerava stadium, he said, “It is all our responsibility to nurture and grow the legacy of Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda. He took care of all segments of people when he ruled Bengaluru. It is only appropriate that representatives of all communities participate in these celebrations.”
“Baba Saheb Ambedkar says that those who forget history can’t create history. We should not forget the legacy of Kempe Gowda. The legacy he has left behind has transformed many lives. The city he founded over five centuries ago, has grown immensely. It is important that we retain the core culture and values of the city he founded,” he said.
“The BBMP has released Rs 1 lakh to each taluk conduct debates on Kempe Gowda for school students. We will share the modalities of the programmes that needs to be carried out in each of the taluks,” he added.
Bengaluru Business Corridor
“The Peripheral Ring Road proposal was gathering dust. We are giving it a new lease of life through the BDA. It will be renamed as Bengaluru Business Corridor officially soon in the Cabinet meeting. The government is planning to build 150 km of flyovers and signal free corridors to ease traffic in the city. Tunnel roads will also ease traffic. We are committed to build a new Bengaluru,” he said.
“Kempe Gowda Jayanthi will be celebrated in a different way from next year. Kempe Gowda Development Authority office will be set up on a 5-acre land near Sumanahalli. An area of 10 acres will be developed near the birthplace of Kempe Gowda in Bengaluru Rural district, he said.
“Due to urgent travel to Delhi, unable to present Kempe Gowda awards. Will fix a fresh date for the award ceremony,” he said.